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Rose Infused Cheesecakes – A Perfectly Healthy Valentine’s Day Treat For Kids

Rose Infused Cheesecakes - A Perfectly Healthy Valentine's Day Treat For Kids | Growing Up Herbal | Looking for a nutritious dessert for Valentine's Day? This rose-infused cheesecake is pleasing to the eye and the taste buds!

As a child I loved February because February meant Valentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day meant candy. Downing 10 boxes of Necco Sweethearts in one sitting? No problem. Making my way through an entire brick of Hershey’s chocolate? Child’s play I tell you.

Now as a mama to two little ones I look back on my sugar-filled Valentine’s Day as both awesome and slightly horrific. February was a wondrous time in my childhood. I want to create the same lovely feelings for my two boys, but in a much healthier way.

Rose Infused Cheesecakes… aka – “Love Cakes”

Rose Infused Cheesecakes - A Perfectly Healthy Valentine's Day Treat For Kids | Growing Up Herbal | Looking for a nutritious dessert for Valentine's Day? This rose-infused cheesecake is pleasing to the eye and the taste buds!

If you haven’t discovered raw vegan baking, it’s worth a close look. It’s the perfect way to sneak loads of wholesome and nutritious things into tiny bodies under the guise of dessert. We call these Rose Infused Cheesecakes “Love Cakes”, and they are not only delicious but nutritionally sounds treats that are a far cry from my own childhood sugar escapades.

With a pecan crust and a cashew filling they are loaded in protein. Plus, soaking them as the recipe calls for, enhances their beneficial enzymes. To top it all off you have a full serving of raspberries and healthy dose of coconut oil. And let’s not forget the roses. Just a dash of rose water and a sprinkling of organic rose petals finish the whole dessert off. Young children will especially love adding the fragrant finishing touches to these sweet treats. (Note that rose petals whether dried or fresh are edible but must be organic as commercial rose petals from florists are likely sprayed with toxic preservatives and chemicals).

Love Cakes are just the right size for little ones and a perfect treat to celebrate love anytime of the year.

Rose Infused Cheesecakes - A Perfectly Healthy Valentine's Day Treat For Kids | Growing Up Herbal | Looking for a nutritious dessert for Valentine's Day? This rose-infused cheesecake is pleasing to the eye and the taste buds!

Ingredients for the Crust:

Ingredients for Filling:

Directions:

  • Soak overnight 3 cups of cashews in 6 cups of water. If you’re short on time, soaking them for a couple of hours will also work.
  • After soaking, drain the excess water and set aside.
  • Blend the pitted dates until one large ball forms inside of the blender. Set aside.
  • Put pecans into the blender and blend to a fine meal. Add the dates back into the blender and blend until the whole thing resembles dough.
  • Place the “dough” in a separate bowl. With your hands, grab about 1 teaspoon of the “dough” and press into a lightly greased standard muffin pan. You should have enough “dough” to make 12 crusts.
  • Once crusts are completed it’s time to make the “cheese” part. Combine the cashews, coconut oil, maple syrup, rose water and raspberries in a blender and blend until a smooth consistency.
  • Fill up each muffin slot with the filling.
  • Place muffin tin in the freezer for about 4-6 hours or until frozen. Before serving, let them stand at room temperature until lightly thawed and decorate with organic rose petals. These must be kept frozen and can last about a week or so.

Rose Infused Cheesecakes - A Perfectly Healthy Valentine's Day Treat For Kids | Growing Up Herbal | Looking for a nutritious dessert for Valentine's Day? This rose-infused cheesecake is pleasing to the eye and the taste buds!

So tell me… what do you do to keep Valentine’s Day healthy but fun for your little ones? Share your tips in the comments below and be sure to pin this recipe on your Pinterest dessert boards!
  1. shirley hogner says:

    Great website thanks for sharing with us

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  3. Jessica says:

    Those a beautiful! Perfect!

  4. linda spiker says:

    Wow those are so beautiful!

  5. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says:

    Wow those are beautiful! I love roses, what a lovely idea!

  6. Chloe @ How We Flourish says:

    What a creative idea! And a cashew base with pecan crust…wow that sounds good!

  7. Crystal @ Sew Creative says:

    So perfect for Valentines day!!! Oh my goodness they are gorgeous and sound delicious.

  8. Jill@JillsHomeRemedies says:

    I love this recipe! What a great idea. I plan to order rose petals soon and would love to try this.

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